Patents by Inventor Alexander J. Russo

Alexander J. Russo has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Apparatus for replacing defective electronic components
    Patent number: 5029747
    Abstract: A method of replacing a defective electronic component having a plurality of electrical leads bonded to electrical contacts on a support by cutting leads adjacent the bond site, rebonding the stubs to the contacts, replacing the defective component and bonding the leads of the replacement component to the electrical contacts. Preferably, the leads are cut simultaneously with the rebonding of the stubs. The leads may be bonded to the top of the stub or to the side of the stub. A bonding tool is provided for simultaneously cutting a lead and rebonding the resultant stub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1991
    Assignee: Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander J. Russo, Daniel M. Andrews, Gregory E. Pitts
  • Method for replacing defective electronic components
    Patent number: 4991286
    Abstract: A method of replacing a defective electronic component having a plurality of electrical leads bonded to electrical contacts on a support by cutting leads adjacent the bond site, rebonding the stubs to the contacts, replacing the defective component and bonding the leads of the replacement component to the electrical contacts. Preferably, the leads are cut simultaneously with the rebonding of the stubs. The leads may be bonded to the top of the stub or to the side of the stub. A bonding tool is provided for simultaneously cutting a lead and rebonding the resultant stub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander J. Russo, Daniel M. Andrews, Gregory E. Pitts
  • High purity polonium recovery
    Patent number: 3983219
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for providing larger quantities of higher purity polonium suitable, as vapor distilled, for heat source elements for radioisotopic generators or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1973
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Energy Research and Development Administration
    Inventors: Clyde H. H. Chong, Calvin M. Love, Martin D. Prisc, Alexander J. Russo